Welcome to another Chainbase tutorial! In this guide, we'll explore how to retrieve PancakeSwap trading data using GraphQL. PancakeSwap is a popular decentralized exchange on the Binance Smart Chain, and understanding its trading data is essential for both developers and traders.
Introduction
PancakeSwap offers various ways to trade, earn, and win with crypto. With its rich set of trading data, developers can create applications, analytics tools, and more. In this tutorial, we'll focus on how to retrieve this data using GraphQL queries.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with GraphQL.
- A free account at Chainbase with an API key.
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Retrieve Transaction Information
Query
query TxInfo($hash: String) {
transactions(orderBy: timestamp, orderDirection: desc, where: {id: $hash}) {
id
timestamp
block
swaps(orderBy: timestamp, orderDirection: desc) {
from
to
amountUSD
}
}
}
Example
{
"hash": "0xd856754ded011e5fce3b7c01fce179c34f92fd3bfcd86c5f2b528f1627f45b6e"
}
This query retrieves the transaction details by the given hash, including timestamp, block, and swap information.
Get Swaps Information
Query
query GetSwaps {
swaps(
orderBy: timestamp
orderDirection: desc
first: 3
) {
id
to
from
amount0In
amount0Out
token0 {
symbol
totalLiquidity
tradeVolume
tradeVolumeUSD
}
token1 {
symbol
totalTransactions
tradeVolume
tradeVolumeUSD
}
}
}
This query returns the latest three swaps, including details about the tokens involved.
Access Daily Data
Query
query DayData {
pancakeDayDatas(first: 10, orderBy: date, orderDirection: desc) {
date
id
dailyVolumeUSD
totalLiquidityUSD
totalVolumeUSD
}
}
This query provides the last 10 days of data, including daily volume in USD, total liquidity in USD, and total volume in USD.
Retrieve Pair Daily Information
Query
query MyQuery($pairAddress: String!) {
pairDayDatas(where: {pairAddress: $pairAddress}) {
id
dailyTxns
dailyVolumeUSD
pairAddress
}
}
Example
{
"pairAddress":"0x0040b189602d76a83ab40646cbe8d71430a07a5e"
}
This query retrieves daily transaction data for the specified pair address.
Conclusion
Retrieving PancakeSwap trading data with GraphQL is a powerful and efficient method. This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to help you access and analyze this data, opening up new possibilities for building applications and understanding the PancakeSwap ecosystem.
Chainbase continues to support the blockchain community with tutorials, datasets, and tools. Stay tuned for more insights and guides!
For more information about PancakeSwap and its features, you can visit the official website. For more tutorials and insights, explore the Chainbase blog.
Happy trading and building!
FAQ
Q1: Can I use GraphQL with other decentralized exchanges?
A: Yes, GraphQL is a query language that can be used with many other decentralized exchanges that offer similar APIs.
Q2: How do I get my API key from Chainbase?
A: You can sign up for a free account at Chainbase and obtain an API key from the account settings.
Q3: Can I retrieve more than 10 days of trading data?
A: Yes, you can modify the query to retrieve data for a different number of days as per your requirement.
Q4: Is PancakeSwap only available on the Binance Smart Chain?
A: Yes, PancakeSwap operates on the Binance Smart Chain.
Q5: Where can I learn more about PancakeSwap?
A: You can visit the official PancakeSwap website and explore the platform's detailed documentation and community forums.
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